Powder recommendations for .223

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Powder recommendations for .223

Post by jime444 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:19 am

I know the topic been discussed, BUT:

I'm looking for some experienced reloading advice on powder selection for .223's; here's my specifics:
1. Reloading a large volume of ammo; say upwards 10,000 rounds
2. Using 55-62 gr projectiles, barrels are 1-8/9 in. twists
3. will develop an appropriate load before this operation commences with whatever components we select

Going to do this progressively on both Hornady and Dillion presses. Looking for that powder that meters extremely well, clean with excellent volume accuracy potential.

I've loaded varget, 4895, 4064, RL-15......they are not it for volume manufacturing using this equipment; would prefer a ball powder or similar: does CFE223 or H335 do this? Or, do you have another suggestion?
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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by Rainy Day Shooter » Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:15 pm

H335 meters wonderfully, and performs well for your chosen projectile weight. I would certainly recommend it for use on a progressive press.

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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by BPAV8R » Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:17 pm

H335 for me as well.

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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by thumpar » Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:29 pm

BLC2 might be what you are looking for.
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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by hatchdog » Fri Feb 16, 2018 7:01 am

SGT member Seekers sells 8# jugs of WC844 surplus powder, see link below. I use this for .223 and it meters and shoots great. Use H335 data as it is not listed in any manuals.

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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by thisguyisfullofit » Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:09 am

I'm gonna say it, and a lot of you won't like it, but I use IMR4198 for my .223 reloads and love the stuff. However, if you're trying to quickly load a large volume like you mentioned it probably isn't for you.

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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by Kdboxerdog » Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:11 am

H335 is what I use.

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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by Kdboxerdog » Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:13 am

H335 is what I use for bulk reloading. Meters better than anything else I've used, and excels at those bullet weights.

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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by mattvlmarshall » Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:32 am

I use cfe223 for my ar 1/8 with hornady 55grn. I shot sub moa at 200 yards with it. Meters perfect! Good luck

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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by Martini Shooter » Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:24 pm

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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by elkbuster » Sat Sep 22, 2018 8:36 pm

Blc2
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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by NOIDCO » Sun Oct 14, 2018 5:44 pm

I have a Howa 1500 in 223. I loaded some 50 Grain Hornaday A-max bullets with CFE223 and some 45 grain Winchester 45 grain hp bullets with H336. The H335 work much better.

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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by d_bell » Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:17 pm

Varget, H335, and Benchmark.
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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by Gutpile » Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:26 am

Benchmark for me

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Re: Powder recommendations for .223

Post by d_bell » Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:59 pm

Varget or Benchmark
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